Tiny and Friends Daycare
TILGHMAN ROAD, SALISBURY, MD 21801Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Handful of Children Needed Updated Immunizations. Director Sending Updated Health Record Review And/or Communication with Parents.13A.16.03.04G
- Infant/Toddler Room - 1 Infant/Toddler Teacher & 2 Aides 2/3/4 Room - 1 Aide (Director Going to Submit 1203 Changing Aide to Substitute)13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- Infant/Toddler Room - 1 Infant/Toddler Teacher & 2 Aides 2/3/4 Room - 1 Aide (Director Going to Submit 1203 Changing Aide to Substitute)13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- Infant/Toddler Room - 1 Infant/Toddler Teacher & 2 Aides 2/3/4 Room - 1 Aide (Director Going to Submit 1203 Changing Aide to Substitute)13A.16.08.02B
- Infant/Toddler Room - 1 Infant/Toddler Teacher & 2 Aides 2/3/4 Room - 1 Aide (Director Going to Submit 1203 Changing Aide to Substitute)13A.16.08.03A
Apr 21, 20253 Findings3 Important
- S. Jones Does Not Have a Completed Medical Report on File, as Required for All Child Care Staff.13A.16.03.05C
- S. Jones Has Not Completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety (BHS) Training Update, Which Is Required to Be Completed Annually13A.16.06.05C(3)
- E. Bonsby and O13A.16.06.09C
E. Bonsby and O. Hall have not completed the required 3-hour Basic Health and Safety training, which must be completed within 90 days of hire. K. Clark, P. Jones, and S. Jones have not completed the required 2024 Basic Health and Safety training update, which must be completed annually by all staff.
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